Johana Mukandila

Education: National Diploma in Journalism CPUT( 2020-2023); Google News Initiative training (2024)

Experience: Journalist Intern at Bonzia Media (2021), Journalist Intern at UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) (2022), Journalist Intern at PAICTA (2022), Journalist at BONA Magazine (2022-2023) and Writer at Briefly News (2023- present).

Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za

2479 articles published since 21 Dec 2023

Author's articles

"Genuine love": SA stepmom shows sweet bond with bonus son, leaves Mzansi gushing

"Genuine love": SA stepmom shows sweet bond with bonus son, leaves Mzansi gushing

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Mzansi gent schools SA on correct pronunciation of popular items, leaves people in stitches

Mzansi gent schools SA on correct pronunciation of popular items, leaves people in stitches

People

6 months ago

"Teach him right": Mzansi woman schools her hubby on being a gentleman, leaves SA in stitches

"Teach him right": Mzansi woman schools her hubby on being a gentleman, leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

“So aggressive”: Monkey crashes class at Nelson Mandela University, SA reacts

“So aggressive”: Monkey crashes class at Nelson Mandela University, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

"Everything was scattered": Man survives terrifying gas explosion and shares his story

"Everything was scattered": Man survives terrifying gas explosion and shares his story

People

6 months ago

Taxi passengers terrified after close encounter with crocodile in crocodile river, SA reacts

Taxi passengers terrified after close encounter with crocodile in crocodile river, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

“Holy grail”: Mzansi woman shares how she lost belly fat and flexes new body, SA raves

“Holy grail”: Mzansi woman shares how she lost belly fat and flexes new body, SA raves

People

6 months ago

A young South African woman showed off how she lost her belly fat and flaunted her new body. The TikTok video went viral online, sparking a buzz.

"Trust God": SA woman overwhelmed with joy after receiving another job offer during interview

"Trust God": SA woman overwhelmed with joy after receiving another job offer during interview

People

6 months ago

A young woman in South Africa shared how she received another job offer during an interview. The TikTok video went viral online, leaving many people in awe.

"We're strong together": Afrikaner man impresses Mzansi with epic Zulu dance moves, SA reacts

"We're strong together": Afrikaner man impresses Mzansi with epic Zulu dance moves, SA reacts

People

6 months ago

An Afrikaner man showed off his impressive Zulu dance moves in a TikTok video. The clip went viral online, leaving many people in South Africa amused.

From taxi rank to restaurant owner: SA woman’s hustle leaves Mzansi inspired

From taxi rank to restaurant owner: SA woman’s hustle leaves Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

6 months ago

A young woman has inspired South Africans with her story of selling at a taxi rank before becoming a proud restaurant owner in Durban. The post sparked a buzz.

Shein purchase goes wrong: SA woman in tears over mirror reflection sparks reactions

Shein purchase goes wrong: SA woman in tears over mirror reflection sparks reactions

People

6 months ago

A young lady showed off the mirror she purchased from Shein, which left her in tears. The TikTok video gained massive traction online, sparking mixed reactions.

Little kid walks alone to school in rain, Mzansi reacts to heartbreaking video: "Really bad"

Little kid walks alone to school in rain, Mzansi reacts to heartbreaking video: "Really bad"

People

6 months ago

A little kid walked alone to school in the rain in a TikTok video. The footage went viral, leaving many people in Mzansi heartbroken over the child.

White Wits student’s protest participation leaves Mzansi confused, sparks mixed reactions

White Wits student’s protest participation leaves Mzansi confused, sparks mixed reactions

People

6 months ago

A young white University of the Witwatersrand student participated in the protests, but his presence left many South Africans confused. The TikTok video went viral.

German tourists' visit to Langa, Cape Town raises eyebrows, SA reacts: "Just seems wrong"

German tourists' visit to Langa, Cape Town raises eyebrows, SA reacts: "Just seems wrong"

People

6 months ago

A group of German tourists visiting Langa, Cape Town, left South Africans with mixed reactions. The footage went viral online, sparking a buzz on social media.

SA is impressed by woman’s budget-friendly China stock package, sparks a buzz

SA is impressed by woman’s budget-friendly China stock package, sparks a buzz

People

6 months ago

A woman showed off her budget-friendly China stock package, which amazed South Africans. The TikTok video went viral and prompted people to inquire for more info.

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